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Run clubs
BBC Run Club (Banana Bread Chasers)
Lighthearted 5-6km, banana bread and coffee after; Movember origins
- When: Sat (RunDais also lists Wed)
- Where: Applecross and Fremantle, Perth
Free
Run clubs
Brisbane Girls Run Club
Women-only, supportive; 30-min walk/jog then coffee
- When: Wed and Sun 6am
- Where: Rotating: Newstead or Kangaroo Point, Brisbane
Free
Run clubs
Canberra Frontrunners
Inclusive; coffee and food after
- When: Sat 9am
- Where: Rotating locations, Canberra
Social rides
Cycling for Fun
Back streets and paths, lycra optional; slow (<20km/h) to fast (>25km/h) groups; 1,360 members, 4.8 from 8,365 ratings
- When: Weekday and Sat mornings 7:30-8:30am (e.g. 'Chatters Wednesday' Vic Park 8:30am)
- Where: Various, Perth
- Cost: Not listed
Run clubs
Femmi Run Club
Women's, 3-5km at 6-6.5 min/km, cycle-aware training
- When: Fri 7am
- Where: Into Coffee Collingwood, Melbourne
- Cost: Free and paid
Paid or brand-run
Walking and hiking
Gold Coast Active and Social Meetup Group
Walks then surf-club chat; board games and theatre outings
- When: Monthly Oceanway 5km walk, 2nd Sun afternoon; board games, movies, theatre
- Where: Rotating, Gold Coast
- Cost: By donation
Walking and hiking
Hot Girls Hike
Wholesome women's hikes with picnics and coffee
- When: Weekly incl. Sundays
- Where: Rotating: Kuitpo Forest, beaches, waterfalls, Port Noarlunga South, Adelaide
Walking and hiking
Melbourne Young Hikers
3,900+ members, 1,100+ past events
- When: Weekend day walks, overnights, socials
- Where: Various Victorian trails, Melbourne
- Cost: $40/yr membership (2025-26)
Swims and dawn dips
Sea Gals
Women-only, body-positive, connection and belonging, plus workshops
- When: Posted on IG
- Where: Rotating beaches, Perth
Free
Run clubs
Shuffle Sydney
Committed eastern suburbs community
- When: Tue 6:30pm track; Sun 6:45am 5/10km
- Where: Tue: ES Marks Field, Sydney
- Cost: $9 Tue track; Sun free
Walking and hiking
The Girls Club CBR
Chatty; new route each month
- When: Monthly ~45min morning walks; also run club
- Where: Changes monthly, Canberra
Free
Run clubs
The Sandwich Run
5-20km groups at about 6:00/km, ends with a shared sandwich
- When: Sundays (times vary)
- Where: Different sandwich shop each week, Melbourne
Free
Run clubs
The Singles Run Club
Pace-friendly runs with conversation starters and matchmaking
- When: Monthly events + pop-ups
- Where: Various locations, Sydney
- Cost: $25
Walking and hiking
Walking Mates - Western Australia
Frequent walks from city loops to national park hikes
- When: e.g. Tue 5:30pm Bold Park walking workout; Sat 7:30am intro walk East Perth 7km
- Where: Various, Perth
Run clubs
BTB Run Club
~5km run then coffee; runners, walkers and people returning from injury
- When: Not stated
- Where: Not stated, Sunshine Coast
Free
Walking and hiking
Canberra Dog Walks
Dog or no dog welcome
- When: Weekly
- Where: Varies, Canberra
Run clubs
CBR Valkyrie Run Club
Social, safe, supportive
- When: Thu 5:30pm
- Where: Oct-Apr: Queen Elizabeth Tce flags, Canberra
Swims and dawn dips
Cold Nips
Casual plunge then cafe coffee; also runs yoga, pilates, silent disco events
- When: Wed early morning
- Where: Coastal spots announced weekly, Perth
Free
Run clubs
Croissant Run Club Sydney
Laid-back 5km, pastries
- When: Sat 8am
- Where: Rotating locations, Sydney
Free
Run clubs
Darwin Deadlies
Running group welcoming mixed abilities
- When: Not stated
- Where: Not stated, Darwin
- Cost: Not stated
Run clubs
Darwin Runners and Walkers
Mixed-ability running and walking club
- When: Not stated
- Where: Not stated, Darwin
- Cost: Membership (not stated)
Swims and dawn dips
Dip + Sip
Friendly morning dips, breathwork, coffee after
- When: Sunrise (check IG)
- Where: Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne
Free
Swims and dawn dips
Generation SPF
Founded by Lolita Olympia and Alex Van Kampen out of WFH loneliness; mix of locals and tourists
- When: Wednesday sunrise; monthly $5 ice bath
- Where: Not stated, Sunshine Coast
- Cost: Free swims; $5 ice bath
Run clubs
Got the Runs (GTR)
Relaxed; started as men's mental health awareness; collaborates with other clubs and cafes
- When: Sun 6:45am
- Where: Rotating locations, Brisbane
- Cost: Not stated
Run clubs
Hedges Run Club
Began as friends running, drinking coffee and dipping; mental and physical health focus
- When: Wed 5am (origin schedule)
- Where: Not specified, Gold Coast
- Cost: Not stated
Run clubs
Hobart Trail Runners
300+ members)
- When: Wed 6pm
- Where: Alternates Hobart Brewing Co, Hobart
Free
Walking and hiking
Hobart Walking Club
Long-running club; also cycling, kayaking and a club hut
- When: See calendar
- Where: Various, Hobart
- Cost: Membership
Walking and hiking
Perth Bushwalkers Club
Walks of all levels, base camps, multi-day hikes; social nights, curry night, movie nights
- When: 4+ walks/week Apr-Nov, mostly Wed and Sun; weekly early-morning urban walks in summer
- Where: Varies, Perth
- Cost: Not stated
Swims and dawn dips
Perth Rainbow Warriors
Informal social swim, brunch after, excursions
- When: Sunday mornings
- Where: Local pool in winter, Perth
Run clubs
The Shadows
~14 members; 'slow and social is the prerequisite'
- When: 3x weekly 6am (days not stated)
- Where: Newcastle Beach, Merewether, Nobbys, Glenrock, Newcastle
Run clubs
UNFIT Running (Unfit Run Club)
Social, food-and-drink led; supports local businesses
- When: Sat 7am coffee run; weekday afternoon gelato/beer runs
- Where: Rotating cafes/venues announced weekly, Brisbane
- Cost: Not stated
Walking and hiking
WA Wanderers Men's Bushwalking
Social walking group for gay guys and their friends
- When: See their channels
- Where: Varies, Perth
Walking and hiking
We Hike WA
Hiking community and blog running group hikes to meet other hikers
- When: Event-based (Eventbrite/Meetup)
- Where: Trails across Perth and WA, Perth
- Cost: Paid booking (covers costs)